Ectatic
Ectatic is a term used in medicine and biology to describe a condition where a bodily structure, such as a blood vessel or an organ, is abnormally dilated or stretched. This stretching is usually a result of weakening in the tissue walls of the structure. The term derives from the Greek word "ektasis," meaning extension or stretching.
In the context of vascular health, ectasia refers to the widening of a blood vessel. For instance,
Ectasia can also affect other organs. For example, ectatic renal calyces refer to dilated chambers within the